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Thoughts on the Death of My Dog May. 02, 2023
Last week, Otto, my beloved English bulldog, died. He died as he lived — peacefully. His prese... Read More
Present Creative Gift to Animal Lover Apr. 13, 2023
Q: I am looking for a year-end gift for my daughter's elementary school teacher who loves animals. C... Read More
Lyme Disease Is Infecting More Dogs and Spreading to New Areas Apr. 06, 2023
Q: My veterinarian offers Lyme vaccination, but I'm uncertain whether I should have my dog vaccinate... Read More
More Bacteria on Human Beard Than Dog Fur Mar. 30, 2023
Q: I grew up with dogs, but my husband wasn't as fortunate. We now have a dog — and a toddler ... Read More
Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Mar. 23, 2023
Q: Our son wants to adopt a turtle from his friend, who has become bored with his pet. Is there any ... Read More
Puppy's Hernia Needs Surgical Repair Mar. 16, 2023
Q: Rosie, our pit bull puppy, has a soft lump where her belly button should be. When we push on it, ... Read More
Cats' Tails Tell Tales Mar. 09, 2023
Q: I am about to adopt a cat, my first. I want to understand what my new cat is trying to tell me th... Read More
Canine Influenza Very Contagious Mar. 02, 2023
Q: My dog's annual physical is coming up soon, and my veterinarian is sure to recommend the flu shot... Read More
Help Elderly Parent With Pet Feb. 09, 2023
Q: My elderly mother, who lives on her own nearby, has a cat named Emmy whom she adores. My mother i... Read More
Unsteady Heartbeat May Be Normal In Dog Feb. 02, 2023
Q: I adopted a pit bull who had lost one ear in the fighting ring, so I named him van Gogh. He is a ... Read More
Shelter Cat Less Expensive Than 'Free' Cat Jan. 26, 2023
Q: I am ready to get a cat. During the upcoming "kitten season," there will be plenty of free kitten... Read More
Many Reasons Dogs Prefer Certain People Jan. 19, 2023
Q: Our dog Pearl seems to prefer my wife to me, and that hurts my feelings. Do you know why? Can I d... Read More
Cat's Lymphoma Not Contagious Jan. 12, 2023
Q: My cat has lymphoma. I know humans also get this type of cancer. Is it possible for my cat to giv... Read More
Hamsters Prefer Large Metal Exercise Wheels Jan. 05, 2023
Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn't use his exercise wheel. My friends' hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just l... Read More
Dog Saliva Is Not Antiseptic Dec. 29, 2022
Q: After my dog Lola was spayed, her veterinarian fitted her with a plastic Elizabethan collar, or E... Read More
New Year's Resolutions Help Pets Live Longer, Healthier Lives Dec. 22, 2022
Q: I love my dog, Jack, and my cat, Annie. They are important members of my family, and I want to ke... Read More
Painful Tooth Resorption Common in Cats Dec. 08, 2022
Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have denta... Read More
Dog's Red Eye Needs Immediate Care Dec. 01, 2022
Q: My dog recently developed a red eye. What causes this? Should I try putting human eye drops in hi... Read More
Anti-anxiety Medication Helps Cat Relax at Animal Hospital Nov. 24, 2022
Q: My kitty Simba is a pussycat at home, but he turns into a lion every time we go to the animal hos... Read More
Don't Feed Thanksgiving Leftovers to Pets Nov. 17, 2022
Q: May we treat our dog and cat to some Thanksgiving leftovers? Is it OK for the cat to clean the re... Read More
